Podiatrist- Deputy Chief- Imaging

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Austin (TX); Presencial; USD 170.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Austin, TX seeks a Deputy Chief for the Imaging Service to lead daily operations, supervise the imaging physician staff, and drive quality and safety initiatives.

The role supports high-quality diagnostic and interventional imaging services for Veterans across the Central Texas system. The position focuses on administrative leadership, schedule coordination, SOP updates, and cross-team collaboration with MRI, LDCT, and Mammography programs, with on-site

Responsabilidades

• Lead imaging service operations and administrative duties as assigned by the Imaging Service Chief.
• Oversee clinical rotation scheduling for imaging staff and coordinate with Tumor Board activities.
• Monitor performance reviews and OPPE/FPPE processes for radiologists.
• Ensure inventory management and SOP updates across Imaging Service CBOCs.

Descripción del empleo

Summary

The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) is seeking a highly qualified and motivated professional to serve as the Deputy Chief - Imaging Service. This leadership position plays a critical role in supporting the delivery of high-quality diagnostic and interventional imaging services that directly enhance the care of our Nation's Veterans. The Deputy Chief serves as a key member of the Imaging Service leadership team.

Duties

• This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT & will remain open until November 13 - 2026 or until positions are filled


• Eligible applications received will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur


• This position is also being announced under announcement number: Physician: CAZM-13039523-26-NS VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package


• The Deputy Chief - Imaging Service duties include but are not limited to the following: Daily work/ administrative assignments as assigned by Chief of the Imaging Service


• The Deputy Chief shall be the primary supervisor for the Imaging Physician Staff - including reviewing eperformance - RVU and productivity goals


• Working with Imaging Technical Staff and organizing the radiologist's clinical rotation schedule


• Participate and be involved in the Tumor Board Schedule


• Update SOP's and check lists when indicated


• Oversee the MRI /LDCT/ Mammography LIP programs as assigned by Service Chief


• Inventory management


• Ensures the Internal Peer Reviews program is monitored - and addresses issues identified


• Ensures the On-going Provider Performance Evaluation (OPPE) and Focused Provider Performance Evaluation (FPPE) processes are in place and utilized to evaluate radiologist performance


• Over-site of the Imaging Service CBOC's radiologic administrative/ clinical needs


• Shall be the backup and the subject matter expert for Imaging Service Chief


• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm with rotating on call duty and holidays


• Telework: Ad-Hoc (Occasional or Irregular basis) Virtual: This is not a virtual position


• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized